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problem

/ˈprɒbləm/
prob · lem ˈprɒb · ləm
English Definition
n. a matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful
中文释义
问题，难题
Significado en Español
problema
한국어 뜻
문제
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
vấn đề
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Example Sentence

We need to solve this problem quickly.

我们需要尽快解决这个问题。

Synonyms
issue difficulty trouble
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “problem”:

  1. A solution
  2. B issue
  3. C advantage
  4. D benefit
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B — issue. “problem” means n. a matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The badly broken engine was a serious ______ that no one could fix.

  1. A solution
  2. B answer
  3. C remedy
  4. D problem
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D — problem. “problem” means n. a matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful

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Common questions about “problem”

What does “problem” mean?

problem — n. a matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful. In Chinese: 问题，难题.

How do you pronounce “problem”?

problem is pronounced /ˈprɒbləm/. It breaks into 2 syllables: prob · lem.

How do you use “problem” in a sentence?

We need to solve this problem quickly. (我们需要尽快解决这个问题。)

What are synonyms for “problem”?

issue, difficulty, trouble — all close in meaning to problem (n. a matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful).

Is “problem” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. problem appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers nearly 2,500 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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